Grand Prix Weekend in Montreal is nuts. And noisy. And fun.
1. Things to Do Grand Prix Weekend
Street fairs, free outdoor DJ sets, opera under the stars, neighborhood celebrations ... there's a fair bit of action packed into one weekend. Here's some of the more affordable events. Most are free!
2. Gilles Villeneuve Circuit: An Image Gallery Tour
The race track was originally called the Île Notre-Dame Circuit but changed names in 1982 after Quebec racing hero Gilles Villeneuve died in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix. Find out more about the circuit, the "Wall of Champions" as well as what's goes on at the track year round.
3. Anatomy of a Formula 1 Event
So the actual race is technically two hours long but the brouhaha emanating from those 120 minutes easily covers a week. Ever wonder why? What goes into the making of a Grand Prix race? Brought to you by Brad Spurgeon, your About.com Guide to Formula 1.




